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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.62, 767.93 and 486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.62, 767.93 and 486.38 is: 728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.62 : 767.93 = 486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.62/767.93 = 486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.62x = 767.93 × 486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.62x = 373,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,505.79/512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.62

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